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Senator Roger Marshall visits organizations and businesses during 100-stop Kansas tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), continued his 100-stop tour across Kansas this week, visiting several community organizations and businesses in Eastern and Central Kansas.

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Senator Marshall discusses drug cartels and congressional stock trading ban on Fox Business

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox Business’s The Bottom Line to discuss the federal government’s approach to drug cartels and proposals to ban stock trading by members of Congress.

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El Dorado man receives over 10-year sentence for distributing child sexual abuse material

By Sunflower State News | Aug 14, 2025

A man from El Dorado, Kansas, has been sentenced to more than ten years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials.

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2025: Measles cases in Kansas up as of week ending Aug. 9

By A. F. Massey | Aug 12, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 2.

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Which type of Kansas companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By R. M. Duke | Aug 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted nine inspections at nine Veterinary companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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Small business optimism index rises in July amid persistent labor concerns

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 1.7 points in July, reaching 100.3 and surpassing the 52-year average of 98.

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Senator Marshall discusses violent crime rates and federal intervention in Washington D.C

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Fox Business’s The Evening Edit with Jason Chaffetz to discuss concerns about crime rates in Washington, D.C., and his support for President Trump’s recent federal intervention in the city.

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Kansas City man receives 46-month sentence for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

By Sunflower State News | Aug 12, 2025

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison following a drug trafficking investigation linked to several fentanyl overdoses.

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Senator Roger Marshall visits eastern Kansas institutions as part of statewide tour

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), recently visited several businesses, universities, and community organizations across Northeast Kansas as part of his 100-stop August tour throughout the state.

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Senators introduce bill aiming to modernize NOAA Weather Radio emergency alerts

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has joined with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to introduce the NOAA Weather Modernization Act.

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Senator Marshall discusses health commission report and national issues on Newsmax

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas appeared on Newsmax’s Wake Up America to discuss the upcoming Make America Health Again (MAHA) Commission report, Texas’s redistricting dispute, and border security under the Trump administration.

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Kansas: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Kansas in Q2

By R. M. Duke | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Kansas in the second quarter of 2025.

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Senators introduce bill aiming at improvements in Conservation Reserve Program

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), has introduced the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Improvement and Flexibility Act.

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Kansas submitted 101 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 9, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Manufacturing sector in Kansas filed 101 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Kansas submitted 1,474 petitions in 2024

By A. N. Wheeler | Aug 8, 2025

Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in Kansas submitted 1,474 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Two Kansas men face federal charges after drug-related searches

By Sunflower State News | Aug 8, 2025

Two Kansas men are facing federal charges following search warrants executed by law enforcement earlier this week.

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Senator Roger Marshall discusses legislative progress and priorities during KCMO radio interview

By A. A. Ruggiero | Aug 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), appeared on KCMO Radio with Pete Mundo to discuss recent developments in the Senate and issues facing Kansas and the nation.

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Senator Marshall meets with leaders and visits small businesses in Topeka

By E. V. Hanna | Aug 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall visited several community organizations and businesses in Topeka this week, meeting with local leaders to observe their ongoing work.

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Kansas man charged with bank robbery; additional indictments announced

By Sunflower State News | Aug 6, 2025

A federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted Darrel D. Gray, 65, of Benton, Kansas, on one count of bank robbery.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Kansas this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 2

By A. F. Massey | Aug 5, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Kansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 50-99, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending July 26.